Among the former Bearcats giving the NFL a shot is running back Jacob Ramsey who was invited to Paul Brown Stadium on a tryout basis with the Bengals draft picks and signed free agents. While it's a longshot, some players have been picked up from such situations and Ramsey hopes he's the latest.
For DeTemple, Everything’s a Snap
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When it comes to long snapping at the University of Cincinnati, the GCL South Division might be considered the Bearcats' minor league farm system since it has supplied them with their last three. Patrick Farfsing from St. Xavier High School won the job as a true freshman in 2003 and kept it until graduating in 2006. That's when Elder's Mike Windt claimed the position and held it from 2007 to 2009, and now it looks as if the job will go to Moeller's Tom DeTemple for 2010 and 2011.
Woods leads White team to victory
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In the end, Chazz Anderson hit Lynell Payne for the game-winning touchdown to give the offense an edge over the defense in Bearcat Bowl IV. I don't understand the scoring, but I do know that it was raining buckets at the time and in the interest of "family fun" the game was halted with about three minutes left.
Pike will try to stay busy during NFL Draft
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Toward the end of practice Tuesday, some loud hecklers could be heard from the stands at Nippert Stadium. While that behavior really can't be policed since "The Nipp" is an open facility, most students/fans/sunbathers usually have the courtesy to just watch and eat their lunch at a reasonable volume.
Looking for depth on defense
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Although Tim Banks and John Jancek are listed as co-defensive coordinators, Banks will be in charge of calling the Bearcat defenses in 2010 so Bearcat Lair spoke with the new signal caller after Tuesday's practice to get his early impressions of spring football.
Donovan Clark Update
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Donovan Clark (OL) from Finneytown High School now has a dozen scholarship offers after the Bearcats added themselves to his list of suitors on Saturday afternoon. Clark knew something was up when Bearcat head football coach, Butch Jones, called him onto the practice field just prior to the start of Saturday's drills at Nippert Stadium.
Roberts Considering Bearcats
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After not signing a running back in 2009 or 2010, there is no question the Bearcats would love to add one and probably two in 2011. One of their early targets is D'Angelo Roberts from Bloomington North High School in Indiana.
Cheatham Competing for Starting Role
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As a senior at Kalamazoo Central High School at a mere 5' 9" and 165 pounds, Cam Cheatham didn't earn a UC football scholarship because of his intimidating size, he attracted the attention of the former Cincinnati staff because of the speed that he literally flashed while attending a Cincinnati senior camp in June of 2007. He reports running a 4.3 forty and 10.6 in the 100 meters.
Bajakian Talks Offense
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Cincinnati's new offensive coordinator, Mike Bajakian, brings a great deal of enthusiasm to the practice field, and Bearcat Lair managed to corral him for a few minutes after Saturday's practice to talk about his offense.
Day 5 Q&A with Butch Jones
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Here is what Butch Jones had to say following spring practice # 5
Day 5 practice report
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There was no shortage of recruits today and quite a few were sophomores. Coach Jones and his staff are apparently looking to get the process started earlier. One of Coach Jones' first words to me was, "We're going to recruit here like nobody else has ever done." I'm already seeing tangible evidence of that.
Davis new man at Center
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Three years ago, some Bearcat football fans scratched their head in disbelief when Brian Kelly's staff offered a scholarship to Evan Davis of Colerain High School, but no one is second guessing the decision now as the true sophomore has ascended to the No. 1 spot at center this spring.
Hazelton hungry and passionate
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How many WR's does a team need?
If you're Butch Jones and UC, apparently all you can find. If you're at practice you watch talented guys in drills and you wonder whether or how they'll see the field.
Video Interview with DeAngelo Smith and a few friends
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Go inside the Lair to view our video interview with DeAngleo Smith, Haruki Nakamura, and Mike Mickens.
UC breaks ground on Jefferson Ave Sports Complex
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In about three months time the "Brian Bubble" has become the "Butch Bubble". We're talking the Jefferson Avenue Sports Complex here. It's the semi-open area from what's left of the old Sander Hall up to the Corry Lot and beyond.
Video: Carey and Barwin one last time
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Over the last few years one of our most popular videos that we have ever produced was Craig Carey and Connor Barwin interviewing each other after a practice. With Barwin cheering on Carey at Pro Day we thought it would be fitting to have the guys interview each other one last time.
Pike and Gilyard happy with their pro day
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There were 26 NFL teams who had representatives at Cincinnati's Pro Day on Wednesday. There were a total of 13 Bearcats that worked out for all the scouts in attendance. However most of their attention was on two of UC's more highly regarded prospects in Tony Pike and Mardy Gilyard
Video: Catching up with Haruki Nakamura
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Haruki Nakamura stopped by to lend his support to his former teammates as they worked out in front of over 20 NFL scouts. Afterwards he spoke to BearcatLair.com.
Video Interview: Daniels reflects and looks ahead
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After Alex Daniels worked out in front of 26 NFL scouts he spoke to BearcatLair.com about his workout and his time at UC. Here is the video from that interview.
Video: Butch Jones talks about pro day
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BearcatLair.com spoke to UC head football coach after the 2010 pro day. Here is video of that interview.
